8 Chanukah celebrations and Menorah lightings around Birmingham

Happy Chanukah Birmingham! Chanukah is December 25 through January 2, and if you’re celebrating in Birmingham, Chaba of Alabama is hosting several events with Menorah lightings all around town, so read on to see where you can join in on the festivities this season.

1. Mountain Brook Pre Chanukah Party

Mountain Brook will be having its annual celebration of Chanukah, inviting the public to enjoy music, dancing, family-friendly activities, a Menorah lighting and more.

• When: Thursday, December 19 | 5PM
• Where: In front of Jeni’s Ice Cream, 931 Jemison Ln, Mountain Brook, AL 35223
• Details

2. Kosher Chinese Dinner

Chabad of Alabama will be hosting the “Great Wall of Chinakah” featuring a Kosher Chinese dinner and a Menorah lighting.

• When: Wednesday, December 25 | 5-7PM
• Where: Chabad of Alabama, 3040 Overton Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
• Menu and admission info

3. Hoover Chanukah Family Fair

Bring your friends and family to the Hoover Library for kid’s crafts, Chanukah crafts, a movie and more.

• When: Thursday, December 26 | 2-4PM
• Where: Hoover Library, 200 Municipal Dr, Hoover, AL 35216
• Details

4. Homewood Menorah Lighting

Visit downtown Homewood for their Chanukah celebration featuring latkes, donuts, fun for the kids and music.

• When: Thursday, December 26 | 5:30PM
• Where: Downtown Homewood (in front of Trak Shak), 2839 18th St S, Birmingham, AL 35209
• Details

5. UAB Menorah Lighting Ceremony

Join UAB’s Jewish Medical Student Association for their annual 9-foot menorah lighting. It’s definitely a sight you won’t want to miss.

• When: Friday, December 27 | 12-1PM
• Where: Wallace Tumor Institute, 1824 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Details

6. Grand Menorah Lighting at the Summit

This event has something for everyone. You can expect music, traditional treats, glitter tattoos, a silent disco, a photo booth and more!

• When: Sunday, December 29
  • Chanukah festivities, 4:15PM
  • Grand Menorah Lighting, 5:15PM
• Where: The Summit at Sak’s Plaza, 129 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243
• Details

7. Car Menorah Parade

You won’t want to miss out on this amazing parade. The special event will light up the streets of Birmingham, leaving from Chabad of Alabama and ending at Vestavia Hills City Hall.

• When: Monday, December 30
  • Line-up, 4:15PM
  • Leaves, 5PM
• Where: Chabad of Alabama, 3040 Overton Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
• More info for entering your car or donating

8. Vestavia Menorah Lighting

Following the end of the Menorah parade, the City of Vestavia Hills is having its celebration featuring festive activities and treats, music, a Gelt drop and more.

• When: Monday, December 30 | 5:30PM
• Where: Vestavia Hills City Hall, 1032 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
• Details

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